Apple Cider Playdough

Since we took our old playdough outside and got woodsy with it (see my post Bringing Playdough Outside), it was time for making new playdough.  My go-to playdough recipe is easy and quick, and Big Sister loves to help make it.  Since it's September now and we're pumped for Fall, we decided to add some yummy-smelling spices to it.  It ended up smelling like delicious spiced cider, so we named it Apple Cider Playdough.

Here's what you need to make it:
1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 cup of cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
food coloring
spices of your choosing

Mix the dry ingredients.  I got crazy with the spices because sprinkling them in is Big Sister's favorite part, and she really can't mess it up.

 

 

 

 

Add the wet ingredients.  Stir well.  Cook it over medium heat until it has a playdough consistency, stirring frequently.  Big Sister's been asking to make red playdough for months, so that's what we went with.

 

Knead it up and let it cool, kneading it a few more times as it cools.  Super simple!  This stuff stays good forever if you store it in an airtight container.

Ready to play!  Except for some salt on the floor, this one was pretty mess-free.